January 20, 2018 by VegasNews.com · Comments Off on Affinity Gaming Donates $12,800 to University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

Affinity Gaming donated $12,8000 to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in recognition of their response to the tragic Oct. 1 shooting in Las Vegas. Affinity Gaming CEO Michael Silberling presented the check to Dr. John Fildes, chief of trauma and UNLV school of Medicine chief of surgery in front of many other members […]

Sunrise Children’s Foundation hosted its annual Health and Nutrition Fair on Friday, September 15. The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was on hand to provide information on nutritious foods, education and breastfeeding to participants at no charge, for ages 0 to 5 years of age (Pictured: Just Add Water Street Founder Chef Antonio Nunez). More than 300 parents and […]

September 12, 2017 by VegasNews.com · Comments Off on Touro University Nevada to Expand Physician Class Size and Generate Even More Future Health Care Providers

­ The American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) granted Touro University Nevada unanimous board approval on August 26 to substantially expand its class size, thus the institution will continue leading the state of Nevada as its largest medical school. “Touro’s presentation to the COCA board to expand and welcome additional students […]

August 28, 2017 by VegasNews.com · Comments Off on UNLV School of Medicine Honors Class of 2021 with White Coat Ceremony

UNLV School of Medicine’s charter class of 60 medical students received their white doctor’s coats and took a formal oath, motioning their official induction into the medical profession. Featured speakers and guests included Sen. Harry Reid, UNLV School of Medicine Dean Barbara Atkinson and UNLV president Len Jessup. Friends, family, faculty, donors, political leaders and school […]

August 4, 2017 by VegasNews.com · Comments Off on Treasure Island Las Vegas Employees Deliver Thousands of School Supplies to Downtown Ruffin Clinic

Ahead of back-to-school, Treasure Island employees collected thousands of school supplies, which were stuffed into backpacks and donated to low-income children served by Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada Ruffin Family Clinic. Pictured: Gayle Kurokawa, Robert Lopez, Dr. Rebecca Edgeworth, Jane Jenson Saint, Lisa Curran and Esther Green. At VMSN’s Ruffin Family (West Side) and Paradise […]

July 15, 2017 by VegasNews.com · Comments Off on Registration Now Open for Las Vegas Hemophilia Walk & 5K to Support Inherited Bleeding Disorder Community

Walkers, runners, individuals, teams, families, and kids are invited to take part in the Las Vegas Hemophilia Walk & 5K to support the inherited bleeding disorder community in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs The Las Vegas Hemophilia Walk & 5K helps raise funds for the Nevada […]

July 11, 2017 by VegasNews.com · Comments Off on UNLV School of Medicine Hosts Back-to-School Free Immunization Event

During Back-to-School season, UNLV School of Medicine will host an event offering free immunizations, vision and dental screenings, and WIC information for children and adolescents. UNLV Medicine Pediatric Physicians will be available with information, and can answer questions about immunization and other general health care issues. Nevada and The Clark County School District (CCSD) requires […]

October 5, 2016 by VegasNews.com · Comments Off on The+Source Medical Marijuana Dispensary Cultivates New Location Now Open in Henderson

The+Source medical marijuana dispensary welcomes the addition of a second location, now open at 9480 S. Eastern Blvd, Suite 185, in Henderson, Nev. The+Source opened its first location last December at 2550 S. Rainbow Blvd., and has since grown into one of the top medical marijuana dispensaries in Las Vegas. It stands apart from other […]

July 18, 2015 by VegasNews.com · Comments Off on Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation to Host Kickoff Event for Burn Camp Attendees and Their Families on July 24

The Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation will host a kickoff event for its burn camp initiative program on Friday, July 24, which sends local youth burn survivors to Camp Beyond The Scars in Oakridge, Calif. The kickoff celebration, which will be held at Clark County Fire Department Station 34, will offer parents and burn […]

July 14, 2015 by VegasNews.com · Comments Off on Rick Harrison Leads Second Annual “Pawn Stars Poker Run” to Benefit Epilepsy Foundation of Nevada October 4

Rick Harrison of HISTORY’S hit reality show “Pawn Stars” will lead the 2nd Annual “Pawn Stars Poker Run” on Sunday, October 4 in Las Vegas to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Nevada (Photo credit: Steven Moyer). Rick, accompanied by his son Corey, will lead motorcycle riders through Las Vegas starting at 10:00 a.m. at the World Famous […]